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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.29, 1,183.92 and 423.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.29, 1,183.92 and 423.57 is: 635.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.29 : 1,183.92 = 423.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.29/1,183.92 = 423.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.29x = 1,183.92 × 423.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.29x = 501,472.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,472.99/789.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.35

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